Water hardness in Királyhegyes
2.1 °dH soft
Tap water in Királyhegyes is soft: 2.1 °dH (37 mg/L · 2.2 gpg · 3.7 °fH).
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024) · data checked 2026-10-21
The NNGYK 2024 drinking-water report lists Királyhegyes (Csongrád-Csanád) at 36.9 mg/L CaCO₃, which is soft. We have not confirmed which source or treatment plant supplies the village, so treat this as the reported figure for the settlement, not for every tap. Soft water leaves little scale, so a softener is rarely needed.
Hungarian suppliers report total hardness in German degrees (nk°) or mg/L CaO; the limit is 50–350 mg/L CaO.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.1 °dH |
|---|
How Királyhegyes compares
- Tap water in Királyhegyes is 87 % softer than the median of the 3053 cities we track in Hungary (16.1 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 3027 of 3053 in Hungary (1 = hardest); 1 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Csongrád-Csanád it is number 62 of 66 cities; the regional median is 10.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Rákos, 4 km away (1.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Csanádpalota, 9 km away (4.3 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Hungary →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Királyhegyes
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Királyhegyes water hard or soft?
It is soft: 37 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.2 gpg, 2.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Királyhegyes safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Hungarian suppliers report total hardness in German degrees (nk°) or mg/L CaO; the limit is 50–350 mg/L CaO.
How many grains per gallon is Királyhegyes water?
2.2 gpg, equal to 2.1 °dH, 3.7 °fH or 37 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Királyhegyes?
For 37 mg/L (2.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Királyhegyes?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. NNGYK — Magyarországi települések ivóvízminősége (HUMVI 2024) · Outdated figure? Tell us